Prime Minister Robert Abela held a technical meeting with representatives from Malta’s energy sector at the Delimara power station, focusing on the country’s preparedness for potential external shocks affecting energy supply and prices.The meeting, attended by Energy Minister Miriam Dalli and senior officials from entities including Enemalta, Interconnect Malta, IESC and Enemed, reviewed ongoing measures aimed at ensuring energy security and price stability for households and businesses.Authorities discussed a range of strategies, including government financial support for energy bills, hedging arrangements with international financial institutions, and storage capacity planning to safeguard supply continuity.Abela said Malta has maintained stable energy prices despite global volatility, contrasting this with rising costs seen in other European countries. They attributed this to long-term planning, subsidies, and hedging mechanisms in place across the energy sector.The government also announced that the MCESD will be convened on Friday to brief social partners and constituted bodies on the national preparedness plan and ongoing work in the sector.Abela said Malta’s strong public finances have enabled the government to continue shielding families and businesses from international price shocks, while Dalli stressed that coordinated planning between energy entities remains key to maintaining stability.What do you think?•